We're addressing barriers and creating opportunities for our neighbors to lead healthy lives
Economic and social hardships place many members of our community at risk for avoidable illness, suffering, disability and premature death. With leading medical experts and deep roots in the Richmond area, it is VCU Health’s responsibility to address the barriers that prevent you, your loved ones and others from living healthy lives.
Removing obstacles facing our community
Our neighbors face challenges ranging from unemployment to hunger to violence. These challenges can dramatically affect your health. We are addressing these issues locally so that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to lead a healthy life.
Room 707: Home Away from Home
April 18, 2024
Grant program helps local nonprofits with cancer research and education
February 05, 2024
NIH Director to join Facts & Faith Fridays in February
January 30, 2024
Massey’s Facts & Faith Fridays honored at annual MLK event
January 25, 2024
Helping our communities during COVID-19
Economic and social differences can isolate people from the resources they need during public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. VCU Health is partnering with local organizations to bring medical and educational support to all members of our community in ways that best meet their needs.
COVID-19 and minorities: How to manage your health
January 24, 2022
Column: Do your part — get vaccinated
September 13, 2021
VCU Wilder School institute playing key role in state efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccine equitably
April 16, 2021
Community members in Richmond’s East End share why they got vaccinated
February 16, 2021
Creating opportunities in our workforce
We are equipping current and future health care workers with the tools and compassion to treat patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This includes creating a workplace in which everyone has the same opportunities to advance and thrive.
Investing in the next generation of cardiac sonographers
February 13, 2024
VCU Health launches Community Collaborative partnership for comprehensive EMS training with support of $3.2M federal grant
January 12, 2024
VCU Health workforce training programs help young adults transition to entry-level employment
November 29, 2023
Addressing economic barriers to teaching, VCU School of Dentistry awarded nearly $1M grant for faculty loan repayment
October 26, 2023
Research on health disparities
As an urban academic medical center, VCU Health is conducting research on how disparities affect the health of our patients and community and is leading initiatives that can help eliminate inequities.
VCU President highlights how research and health care go hand-in-hand
February 08, 2024
1 of 10 veterans diagnosed with dementia may instead have cognitive decline from cirrhosis
January 31, 2024